Michael Yama - Actor Profile

Michael Yama

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
38Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Yama reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Michael Yama's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Yama remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Yama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Yama's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978) movie poster
★9.0

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story — One of the most moving stories in the annals of sports is presented in this true drama documenting the love affair of ba

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

1978•Drama
★8.7
G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! (1986) movie poster
★8.7

G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! — After yet another defeat inflicted by G.I. Joe, the immediate subordinates of Cobra's leader, Cobra Commander, have fina

G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

1986•Animation
★8.0
G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra (1984) movie poster
★8.0

G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra — G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra is the second G.I. Joe miniseries based on the successful Hasbro Toys and Marvel Comics p

G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra

1984•Animation
★7.3
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) movie poster
★7.3

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom — After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumble

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1984•Adventure
★7.2
Monster Roll (2012) movie poster
★7.2

Monster Roll — When sea monsters attack Los Angeles, an underground network of sushi chefs honor an ancient code to maintain balance be

Monster Roll

2012

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Yama.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Connective Tissue Philip Flop Similar →
2016 Hail, Caesar! Chinese Restaurant Maître D' Average Similar →
2015 I'll See You in My Dreams Speed Dater 4 Average Similar →
2014 Dumb and Dumber To Harry's Dad Average Similar →
2012 Monster Roll Drunken Chef Hit Similar →
2011 Adultolescence - Flop Similar →
2010 Pure Country 2: The Gift Morita Hit Similar →
2008 The Sensei Yori Nakano Flop Similar →
2007 Doctor Strange Ancient One (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 The Invincible Iron Man Additional Voices (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Click Watsuhita Head Executive Average Similar →
2006 Big Dreams Little Tokyo Mr. Ozu Average Similar →
2005 All Babes Want To Kill Me Mr. Cho Flop Similar →
2001 Elvis Took a Bullet Larry the Waiter Flop Similar →
2000 Chain of Command Chairman Tzu Flop Similar →
1994 It's Pat Curious Sushi Man Flop Similar →
1994 Bloodfist V: Human Target Quan Flop Similar →
1993 Jericho Fever Dr. Sada Flop Similar →
1993 Doorways Surgeon Flop Similar →
1990 Catchfire Technician Flop Similar →
1990 For a Moment Alive Old Man Hit Similar →
1987 The Hidden Sketch Artist Hit Similar →
1987 Number One with a Bullet Tai Charlie Flop Similar →
1986 G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! Torpedo (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Down and Out in Beverly Hills Nagamichi Average Similar →
1984 G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra Torpedo (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1984 Bachelor Party Japanese Businessman Average Similar →
1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Chinese Co-Pilot Hit Similar →
1984 The Seduction of Gina Baccarat Croupier Average Similar →
1983 Deal of the Century Masaggi's Aide #2 Flop Similar →
1983 Hansel and Gretel Stepmother / Witch Average Similar →
1983 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Torpedo (voice) Average Similar →
1983 My Tutor Mr. Russell Flop Similar →
1983 I Take These Men Waiter Flop Similar →
1981 Death Ray 2000 Photographer Flop Similar →
1979 The Legend of the Golden Gun Photographer Flop Similar →
1978 The Bad News Bears Go to Japan Usher Flop Similar →
1978 A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story Purser Super Hit Similar →

Michael Yama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Yama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Yama is "A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Yama acted in?

Michael Yama has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Yama?

Other notable films include "G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!", "G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra", and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom".